Welcome to Kent Rail. This website aims to look at the railways of Kent and the general South Eastern Division from a historical perspective, mainly concentrating on the development of infrastructure (stations and actual routes), locomotives and rolling stock in the region. Where possible, period pictures will be included, but naturally, most content on the website at time of typing dates from more recent times. History of the motive power which has served the lines of the South Eastern Division is included where possible, with the steam traction section still very much in its infancy. This website is neither a definitive guide nor a highly detailed encyclopaedia, but will hopefully develop into a useful source of information. The website is historically-focused rather than technically geared, but the latter is most certainly included in its fundamental form within sections which it is deemed necessary. Some pictures on here are better in quality than others, but they all contribute to giving a good impression of the Kent railway scene. There is still plenty more detail and information to add to existing sections, something which will be done when it is unearthed. I hope you enjoy browsing through this website as much as I have enjoyed putting it together. David Glasspool

Events

Photographs and information on this special event on 23rd & 24th August 1986, organised by British Rail's Southern Region, featuring stock of the newly-formed Network SouthEast sector and locomotives provided by Railfreight, in addition to traction of preservation groups.

Photographs and information on this special event organised by the Network SouthEast Business Sector over 27th & 28th August 1988, with help and assistance from British Rail's Southern Region and the TrainLoad freight sectors.

Photographs and information on this special event at London Bridge Station, organised by Network SouthEast and the Southern Electric Group over 30th & 31st March 1991, with help and assistance from British Rail's Southern Region (then soon to be disbanded) and the TrainLoad freight sectors.

Disclaimer: All information on these pages has been provided in good faith. However, I cannot be held responsible for any information which is inaccurate or out of date. Information may be controversial or offensive to yourself and others.